Willem Carel Nakken (1835–1926)
Willem Carel Nakken is a Dutch artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,437. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Willem Carel Nakken sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $2,350 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Willem Carel Nakken on OpeningBid →What is a Willem Carel Nakken work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Carel Nakken work is $1,437.
The median Willem Carel Nakken painting sells for $2,350 across 13 lots.
The median Willem Carel Nakken work on paper sells for $863 across 9 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,350† | $17,304 | 76.5% | 2023-05-02 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $863† | $7,021 | — | 2024-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,370–$2,283† | $1,414† | $6,489 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,901–$10,843† | $2,500† | $17,304 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $17,304 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $12,624 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $7,021 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,578 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willem Carel Nakken worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Carel Nakken work is $1,437. The median Willem Carel Nakken painting sells for $2,350 across 13 lots. The median Willem Carel Nakken work on paper sells for $863 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Willem Carel Nakken painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Carel Nakken painting is $2,350. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem Carel Nakken's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Carel Nakken painting is $17,304.
What is Willem Carel Nakken's auction record?
Willem Carel Nakken's auction record is $17,304, set in 2005.
See the full Willem Carel Nakken record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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